Owner Richard Eamer Dies at 88
Richard Eamer, who owned divisions of Mandysland Farm in California and Kentucky during the 1980s and 1990s, died May 2, it was announced in the June 5 edition of the Los Angeles Times. He was 88.
Desormeaux Confronting Alcohol Problem
When Kent Desormeaux gets a leg up June 11 aboard early Belmont Stakes (gr. I) favorite Exaggerator, he will bring with him a new focus on life and a determination to win that exceeds even the intense competition of the racetrack.
Effinex Among Nominees for Stephen Foster
Tri-Bone Stables’ New York-bred Effinex, winner of the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) in his last start April 16, is among the nominees for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 18 at Churchill Downs.
Almanzor Surprises in French Derby
Trainer Jean-Claude Rouget sent out favorite Mekhtaal in the Prix du Jockey Club (Fr-I, French Derby) June 5 but his lightly regarded Almanzor pulled off the victory at 20-1 odds.
Requite Returns at Winner at Gulfstream Park
The 4-year-old Warrior’s Reward colt Requite, away since last August at Saratoga Race Course, returned a winner June 5 in the $75,000 Parrot Key Stakes at Gulfstream Park and could make his next start in the $250,000 Smile Sprint (gr. II).
The Player Carries on Tradition for Bradley
The Player, a 3-year-old Street Hero colt, is headed to bigger things after a victory June 3 in an allowance race at Churchill Downs.
Trainer’s Trust in Curlin Yields Exaggerator
Taking advantage of racing’s “What have you done for me lately?” mindset, Keith Desormeaux has found value at sales, an angle he says helped him land classic winner Exaggerator and Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner Texas Red.
Romans’ Belmont Hopefuls Work in New York
Dale Romans’ Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contenders Cherry Wine and Brody’s Cause wrapped up their major preparations for the June 11 final jewel of the Triple Crown, undertaking very different workouts the morning of June 4 at Belmont Park.
Songbird Breezes Bullet at Santa Anita
Songbird’s fractional times were :36 2/5, :48 2/5, and 1:00 4/5, with a gallop out to six furlongs in 1:28.
Alsvid Repeats in Aristides Stakes
Black Hawk Stable’s Alsvid successfully defended his title in the $100,000 Aristides Stakes (gr. III) June 4 at Churchill Downs and snapped an 11-race winless streak in the process.
Take Cover Takes Over in PA Governor’s Cup
Veteran Ben’s Cat was upstaged by a youngster who looks to have a good future ahead of him June 4 in the $150,000 Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup at Penn National.
Midnight Storm Gets Shoemaker Mile Revenge
Midnight Storm lost the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT) last year by a half-length, but this time he would not be denied.
Catch a Glimpse Never Threatened in Penn Mile
Facing males for the first time proved no problem for Catch a Glimpse, as Canada’s 2015 Horse of the Year waltzed to an easy victory in the $500,000 Penn Mile Stakes (gr. IIIT) June 4 on the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course turf.
Beholder Dominates Again at Santa Anita
In the $400,000 Vanity Mile (gr. I) on a hot day at Santa Anita Park, Beholder only broke a sweat because of the nearly 90-degree temperatures in Arcadia, Calif.
Be the first to comment on "The Twisting Tale of Suddenbreakingnews"